Service Care Solutions Ltd
Location
Basildon, Essex | United Kingdom
Job description
Job Title: Support Worker - South Essex
Location: South Essex (Basildon, Castlepoint & Rochford)
DBS Level: Enhanced (Both adult and child)
Service Users: 16-21-year-olds
Working Hours: 35 hours per week, 7-day rolling rota
Car Driver Needed: Yes
Own Vehicle Needed: Yes
Valid Business Insurance: Yes
Main Duties of the Role: As a Support Worker, you will manage your own caseload of young people, overseeing their progress from service entry to independence.
Embracing a flexible model and a trauma-informed approach, you will provide timely and personalized assistance.
Our mantra is "No decision about you without you!" Join our new and exciting service, where you will work with:
- Young people aged 16 and 17 at risk of homelessness.
- Vulnerable young parents up to the age of 21
- Other vulnerable 18-21-year-olds
Responsibilities Include, but not limited to: - Engage with referral agencies to generate referrals for the service
- Plan and deliver effective support and safety plans, referring to specialist agencies when required
- Record, monitor, review, and update progressions/outcomes regularly in line with contract requirements
- Ensure properties are well-equipped, maintained, furnished, and cleaned
- Maximize rent collection, submit and maintain successful housing and welfare benefit claims
- Take proactive action to minimize rent arrears, monitoring accounts and recording all actions
- Vary duties within the broad remit of your role and grade
Lone Working: Yes
Working from Home: No
Number of Properties: Varies depending on staffing but a maximum of 20, minimum of 9
About Us: Join our dynamic team dedicated to supporting young individuals in their journey towards independence.
We believe in providing the right help at the right time, fostering a collaborative and empowering environment.
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Salary
£17 per hour
